narrow-leaved shield flower 'Leopard'

How to Grow and Care for narrow-leaved shield flower 'Leopard'

narrow-leaved shield flower 'Leopard' · Aspidistra linearifolia 'Leopard'

As a houseplant, grow in large pots of loam-based compost. Although tolerant of deep shade, growth is best in bright, filtered light with a minimum temperature of 7°C. Water moderately in growth and apply a balanced liquid feed 2-3 times during the growing season; variegated cultivars revert to green if overfed. Outdoors grow in moist but well-drained, fertile, sandy loam with added leaf mould, in a sheltered site with full or partial shade. See houseplant cultivation for further information

Watering: Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakingsSunlight: Full shade · Partial shadeInformation to be completed

Planting and Growing narrow-leaved shield flower 'Leopard'

narrow-leaved shield flower 'Leopard'
Care difficulty2 / 5
Watering scheduleModerate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
Sunlight requirementsFull shade · Partial shade
Ideal temperatureInformation to be completed
Soil typeChalk · Clay · Loam · Sand
Soil pHAcid · Alkaline · Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well drained · Well drained
FertilizingBalanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer
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Care Tips

As a houseplant, grow in large pots of loam-based compost. Although tolerant of deep shade, growth is best in bright, filtered light with a minimum temperature of 7°C. Water moderately in growth and apply a balanced liquid feed 2-3 times during the growing season; variegated cultivars revert to green if overfed. Outdoors grow in moist but well-drained, fertile, sandy loam with added leaf mould, in a sheltered site with full or partial shade. See houseplant cultivation for further information

How to Water narrow-leaved shield flower 'Leopard'?

Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings

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What Are the Sunlight Requirements for narrow-leaved shield flower 'Leopard'?

Full shade · Partial shade

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What Is the Ideal Temperature Range for narrow-leaved shield flower 'Leopard'?

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What Soil Is Best for narrow-leaved shield flower 'Leopard'?

Soil type
Chalk · Clay · Loam · Sand
Soil pH
Acid · Alkaline · Neutral
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What Are the Moisture Requirements for narrow-leaved shield flower 'Leopard'?

Moist but well drained · Well drained

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How to Fertilize narrow-leaved shield flower 'Leopard'?

Balanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer

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How to Prune narrow-leaved shield flower 'Leopard'?

No pruning required

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How to Propagate narrow-leaved shield flower 'Leopard'?

Propagate by division

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How to Transplant narrow-leaved shield flower 'Leopard'?

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How to Care for narrow-leaved shield flower 'Leopard' in Winter?

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How to Plant narrow-leaved shield flower 'Leopard'?

As a houseplant, grow in large pots of loam-based compost. Although tolerant of deep shade, growth is best in bright, filtered light with a minimum temperature of 7°C. Water moderately in growth and apply a balanced liquid feed 2-3 times during the growing season; variegated cultivars revert to green if overfed. Outdoors grow in moist but well-drained, fertile, sandy loam with added leaf mould, in a sheltered site with full or partial shade. See houseplant cultivation for further information

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How to Repot narrow-leaved shield flower 'Leopard'?

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How to Harvest narrow-leaved shield flower 'Leopard'?

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Common Pests & Diseases

Diseases

Generally disease-free

Pests

May be susceptible to mealybugs, glasshouse red spider mite, scale insects and vine weevil larvae

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The Toxicity of narrow-leaved shield flower 'Leopard'

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Attributes of narrow-leaved shield flower 'Leopard'

Plant typeHouseplants
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FoliageEvergreen
HabitClump forming
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Scientific Classification

Species
Aspidistra linearifolia 'Leopard'
Genus
Aspidistra
Family
Asparagaceae
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